Gavel

Name/Title

Gavel

Description

Carved ivory gavel, gavel head is rectangular block with three interlocking rings raised on one side. Handle has one indented ring, carved stretched out animal (fox?) at end has incised and darkened claws, nostrils, eyes. Polished Helen N.P. Pardee Collection Catalog: "125 - gavel carved from walrus tusks" Three rings probably refers to Oddfellows club. Reference: see catalog folder

Dimensions

Height

3 cm

Width

9.7 cm

Length

21 cm

Diameter

2.8 cm

Material

Walrus Tusk, Ivory